Welcome to Inner Body Data™ - Self Empowered Healthcare
Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Cupping, Moxa, GuaSha, Somatic Awareness, & More
Hello! My name is Sinéad and I am a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Board Certified Herbalist, Yoga & Qigong instructor, martial artist, dancer, and lover of embodiment practices! I spent 6 years in San Francisco, CA obtaining my Doctorate at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the California Institute of Integral Studies. I’ve trained with world-class practitioners and experts in the field in California, Hong Kong, and China.
In May 2020, I relocated to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where I am now primarily based. I travel to the Bay Area 2-3 months per year both in order to teach qigong and continue advanced acupuncture mentorship in the fields of infertility treatment, holistic skin care and anti-aging medicine, and pain management. (I will soon be available for in-person treatment in both states!)
I ALSO TEACH QIGONG, YOGA, & DANCE CLASSES ON THE ISLAND OF KAUA’I sporadically, where I am planning to build a Chinese Herbal Medicine Garden under the guidance of Peg Schafer, expert gardener of Traditional Chinese plant medicines. (Stay tuned for the slowly growing DAKINE RETREAT CENTER in Kauai, Hawai’i!)
In APRIL 2021, I opened the INNER BODY DATA™ COMMUNITY EAR ACUPUNCTURE + CUPPING CLINIC in Chapel Hill, NC.
My current clinic focus in my private practice is preventative medicine, natural hormone balancing, and holistic beauty I utilize acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary recommendations, and personalized movement + meditation instruction to help patients achieve their health goals.
I am passionate about the ways in which our beauty & our desires and sensuality motivate us to care for our health, and how the body’s image is a messenger of the health of our inner world.
I strive to help patients connect the dots between their external goals (in beauty and/or health) and their ability to listen inwardly.
It is my intention to reconnect you to the healing power of Nature, the mind, and the connection to your sensuality and creative expression for self-healing. In my one-on-one work with patients, I utilize both alternative medicine as well as my 15+ years of teaching experience in yoga, qigong, and the somatic movement arts.
When you finish treatment with me, I want you to FEEL MORE ALIVE, TURNED ON, and EMPOWERED in your day to day life.
In addition to my in-person work with acupuncture, I AM AVAILABLE FOR TELEMEDICINE CONSULTATIONS INCLUDING HERBAL MEDICINE, “MOVEMENT AS MEDICINE” (PRIVATE & PERSONALIZED YOGA/QI GONG/DANCE/MEDITATION LESSONS), DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS, SUPPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS, & SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE & HABIT TRANSFORMATION + OPTIMIZING YOUR DAILY ROUTINE.
I would love to meet you & share my love of holistic health & beauty. Check out the Community Acupuncture + Cupping Clinic, book a PRIVATE APPOINTMENT or a HOME-VISIT (must schedule initial consultation first using the Private Appointment link), or come see me for COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE (includes microneedling). See below for details!
SPECIALITIES
PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE
(HEALTH OPTIMIZATION • ENHANCED PRODUCTIVITY • ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE)
HORMONE BALANCING
(For conditions such as PMS, PCOS, Fibroids, Urinary Incontinence, Erectile Dysfunction, Infertility, Painful Periods, Adrenal & Cortisol imbalances, Thyroid conditions, Weight issues, Menopausal symptoms, stress/anxiety, & more)
SPORTS MEDICINE/WORKOUT RECOVERY
(Including DRY NEEDLING, CUPPING, & ELECTRICAL STIMULATION)
COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE
(Surgery-Free Face lifts, MICRONEEDLING [natural collagen production] , GUA SHA LYPMH DRAINAGE FACIAL, & FACIAL CUPPING)
AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE (COMMUNITY CLINIC)
Read more about auricular (ear) acupuncture here. Good for detox, addiction, appetite regulation, stress relief, PMS, body pain, sleep issues, depression, and more.
HERBAL MEDICINE
(I utilize herbs for a large variety of health conditions including gastrointestinal, immune, autoimmune, hormonal issues, skin conditions, allergies, metabolic issues, pain, gynecological conditions, and more. Read about all the conditions I treat here)
“MOVEMENT AS MEDICINE”
With Personalized Yoga & Qi Gong Routines
I would love to meet you in person and/or over ZOOM to discuss your health goals!
The Triangle Area’s First Ever
COMMUNITY EAR ACUPUNCTURE + CUPPING CLINIC
30 min Appointments
(First time patients: watch the video above and scroll down to read the FAQs)
Located in Chapel Hill
By appointment only
Book here
Prefer Private 1hr-long Sessions, or non-contact Telemedicine for Herbs, Supplements, & Dietary Recommendations?
EAR ACUPUNCTURE FAQ
What can Ear Acupuncture help with?
The most common health conditions that are benefited by ear acupuncture are pain, addiction, weight loss, stress, anxiety PMS, digestive issues, and depression. There is also a special ear acupuncture protocol for addiction and substance abuse recovery.
How does it work?
Small, thin needles are inserted 1-3mm into the external ear while the patient is comfortably seated.
How long does it take?
Needles are retained for 20-40 minutes.
Does it hurt?
Initial sensation can range from nothing to a sting, a pinch, a sensation of heat, or pressure. The ear may redden or lightly bleed when the needle is withdrawn - this is normal.
How should I prepare?
Be sure to have eaten something the day of your appointment.
Come hydrated.
What are your COVID precautions?
PPE, double air purification/HEPA filtration, medical-grade disinfection after every visit, social distancing, and sterile/single-use needles. We follow CDC Guidelines for infection prevention and Standard Procedure.
Patients’ temperature will be taken with a non-touch thermometer prior to entry. Patients exhibiting relevant symptoms will not be permitted. Hand washing required upon entry. Patients (who are not medically exempt) are required to wear face-mask during treatment.
Can my child have ear acupuncture?
Yes. Read more here.
Where can I read more about Ear Acupuncture?
Have a Question?
EXPLORE ALL OFFERINGS
Telemedicine (includes lifestyle transformation, herbal medicine, diet & supplement recommendations, and personalized exercises based in Traditional Chinese Medicine and the latest biomedical research)
Community Auricular Acupuncture (book here)
Private Acupuncture (book here)
Cosmetic/Natural Beauty Services ( Microneedling, Cosmetic Acupuncture, GuaSha, and Facial Cupping) (book a consultation)
WEEKLY YOGA, QI GONG, DANCE, AND SOMATIC AWARENESS CLASSES